Jobs

Job vacancies are posted on USAJOBS.gov. If you are not already registered with USAJOBS, please register and set up a profile. You will need to provide some personal information and resume to get started.

A career with the Forest Service

The Forest Service hires more than 30,000 employees to serve in a variety of careers including professional, technical, and administrative positions on the front lines of conservation, intelligent resource utilization and wildland management. Learn about the opportunities waiting for you through the following links.

Our commitment to diversity

The Forest Service is achieving a single mission through diverse perspectives. The Forest Service is made up of thousands of employees from different backgrounds working toward the same goals. Diversity means much more than ethnicity, gender, or culture. We believe that diverse perspectives help us solve problems more effectively. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Opportunities for Veterans: We are committed to recruiting and employing qualified veterans. We value the experience, commitment, and work ethic that veterans bring to the job as well as their significant skills and abilities. We are proud to provide opportunities to those who wish to continue to serve their country after their service or while they continue to serve in the Military Reserves or National Guard.

Pay and benefits

The Office of Personnel Management manages USAJOBS.gov and sets policy on government-wide hiring procedures, provide training and development and administer health and other insurances programs for employees.

How to apply

You must have a USAJOBS profile. No need to create a new profile if you already have a USAJOBS profile. Basic demographic information automatically populates when you apply for multiple positions across the Federal government. Once your profile is set up, you must upload a resume in USAJOBS, which should be tailored to the job for which you are applying. You can create a resume through the USAJOBS website or upload a resume as an attachment. You should also upload other documents that may be required for the position you are applying.

You may choose to receive email notifications via USAJOBS by clicking on “Notification Settings” in the “Application Status” tab and selecting the notification alerts you wish to receive regarding your application.

You can set up saved job searches, which will automatically search for jobs based on your search criteria and email you notifications about other job opportunities. Additional information is available via the USAJOBS Resource Center under the Job Search category.

Resume Tips:

Tailor your resume to each job announcement

Spell out acronyms

Be honest

Write clear and concise statements

Use active verbs

Proofread your resume

Available resources

Below are a couple of resources to help with applying for positions through USAJOBS: